Kittencal's Basic Buttermilk Brine for Pork Chops

This is not for anyone on a salt restricted diet, I have left the garlic as optional if you are a garlic lover then add in --- this brine is enough for 4 large pork chops or 1 pork tenderloin, for a larger amount of pork chops prepare ingredients listed but in two separate bowls, do not double into one bowl --- kosher salt only for this, feel free to add in 1/2 to 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary.

• Ready In: 24 hrs
• Yields: 2 cups (approx)

Ingredients

• 2  cups low-fat buttermilk
• 2  tablespoons kosher salt
• 2  tablespoons sugar
• 1  tablespoon  grated lemon rind
• 4  large fresh garlic cloves, sliced into four pieces (optional)

Directions

1. In a large bowl combine the buttermilk with kosher salt and sugar; whisk until no granules remain (this should take a few minutes).
2. Mix in lemon rind and garlic pieces.
3. Add in pork; toss to coat with the brine.
4. Refrigerate for 24 hours.
5. Remove the pork, then rinse well under cold water.
6. Proceed to cook as desired.